Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Performance (TT)

The University of Missouri School of Music seeks a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy.  Responsibilities will include:

• Teaching – Teach piano pedagogy courses and applied piano lessons to undergraduate and graduate students. Supervise the class piano program.  Develop a new graduate degree in piano pedagogy.  Other duties as assigned by the Keyboard Area Coordinator or Director of the School of Music.
• Research – Successful candidates will be expected to develop a distinguished record of scholarship that will lead to a national reputation through publication in peer-reviewed journals, presentations in peer-reviewed conferences, and master classes at professionally important venues (major universities and conservatories), nationally and internationally. 
• Service – to provide service to the University and the profession by serving on university committees and work with professional service organizations (MTNA, CMS, etc.). 

Rank/Salary/Start Date: Tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment starts August 15, 2023; Salary commensurate with experience.

Music at the University of Missouri (MU): The MU School of Music comprises 35 full-time faculty members and 250 music majors and offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in music and music education.  MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System. It is a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, AAU member, and has a student body of over 30,000 students. MU is located in Columbia, a community of over 120,000 in mid-Missouri and a center of academic, cultural, medical, and business activity.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in piano pedagogy or related field by August 15, 2023, required.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• background and experience in pedagogical methods and materials for pre-school, school-age, and adult piano students, including individual and group presentations
• active research agenda
• interest in developing a graduate degree in piano pedagogy and interest and skill in recruiting talented students are required
• Skill in interpersonal relations, organization, and communication.  Demonstrated commitment to diversity

Interested candidates should use the online application and be prepared to submit:

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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